Christmas

Christmas Jumper Day  

They come out every December so why not plan a Christmas Jumper Day and raise money for Francis House.   You can take part at work, home, school or get your social group involved, just ask for a donation and the pennies will soon mount up.

We can provide you with a collection bucket and posters for more information please email fundraising@francishouse.org.uk or call 0161 443 2200.

Festival of Trees

Be a part of our annual Festival of Christmas Trees!

This exciting project involves organisations, community groups and individuals coming together in the decoration of a one-off Christmas tree.

Visit the dazzling display of trees in person at Quayside MediaCityUK or head over to our dedicated website to bid on the unique Christmas trees.

Visit our Festival of Trees page to find out more

Festive Ideas

Whether you enjoy dressing up, baking or singing we have some fun ideas to get you in the festive spirit. Enjoy spending time with your friends, work colleagues and family and raise funds to help the families that we support at Francis House:

• Festive Bake Off and bake sale
• Mulled wine and cheese party
• Guess the weight of the Christmas cake
• Gift Wrapping Party
• Santa Run
• Christmas karaoke
• Carol singing
• Retiring collection
• Festive film-a-thon
• Festive hamper raffle or tombola
• Christmas quiz
• Gift-wrapping service
• Pre-Christmas clothes sort out and donate to our charity shop
• Stocking filler gifts
• Christmas cards
• ‘A Jingle Mingle’ – host a Jingle Mingle event at work or with family and friends. Our fundraising pack including ideas for festive nibbles, party games, Christmas cocktails and a Christmas quiz can be requested by calling Kate on 0161 443 2200 or kate.puc@francishouse.org.uk

Spread the Word

If your business or school would like to support Francis House this Christmas, download our handy posters and put them on prominent display.